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FBI agents who 'simply followed orders' in Jan. 6 probes won't be fired, a Justice official says

FBI agents who 'simply followed orders' in Jan. 6 probes won't be fired, a Justice official says

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI agents “who simply followed orders and carried out their duties in an ethical manner” while investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S.
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Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims

Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims, following the death of his father.
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Trump’s birthright citizenship order is put on hold by a second federal judge

Trump’s birthright citizenship order is put on hold by a second federal judge

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a second nationwide pause on President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for anyone born in the U.S.
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Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages

Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda at a time when most Americans say the cost of living around necessities are a top concern.
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Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages

Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda at a time when most Americans say the cost of living around necessities are a top concern.
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Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization, echoing Trump

Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization, echoing Trump

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina's president has ordered the country's withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to “profound differences” with the U.N. agency, a presidential spokesperson said Wednesday.
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Suspect arrested in fatal shooting at a cosmetics warehouse in Ohio, officials say

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting at a cosmetics warehouse in Ohio, officials say

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (AP) — A suspect in the shooting at an Ohio warehouse that killed one person and wounded five was arrested Wednesday morning in Columbus, authorities said. Chief Deputy U.S.
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Judge tosses last charge against ex-prosecutor accused of misconduct in Ahmaud Arbery case

Judge tosses last charge against ex-prosecutor accused of misconduct in Ahmaud Arbery case

BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A judge Wednesday threw out a felony indictment against a former Georgia prosecutor, ending her trial on charges that she abused her power by trying to protect the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery in 2020.
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Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization

Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — President Javier Milei has ordered Argentina's withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to profound differences with the U.N. agency, a presidential spokesperson said Wednesday. Milei's action echoes that of his ally, U.
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Ex-prosecutor’s trial ends as judge throws out her felony indictment in Ahmaud Arbery death case

Ex-prosecutor’s trial ends as judge throws out her felony indictment in Ahmaud Arbery death case

BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A judge has thrown out a felony indictment against a former Georgia prosecutor, ending her trial on charges that she abused her power to protect the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery in 2020.
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